Weston normal school opens with 17 faculty for new year
The Weston normal schools will open September 14 with a full faculty of 17 teachers under President Robert C. French. Dormitories will overflow, cottages rented for student housing, and preparations include 2500 pounds of fruit for dormitory and campus use. The lineup includes Anna Z Crayne, Frederick C Heck, Clara G Hall, Clara G French, Carrie W Riddle, J Oscar Russell, George B Chatterly, Anna Sollirk Norton, John Mather, Paul H Wyman, Harrison H Shirk, Loretta H Srpith, Emma Davidson Dorden, Anna Bullfinch, Naomi R Stengel, Retta Powell, and others.
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Weston Normal Schools
French
Oregon
Robert C. French
Anna Z. Crayne
Frederick C. Heck
A. B
United States
J. Oscar Russell
George B. Chatterly
Lbrarian
Anna Sollirk Norton
Chatterly
John Mather
Hill Railroad Scout Sees Lines In Sight
Medford August 27 John D Porter veteran builder of the Hill road says a road into central Oregon will be built within two years regardless of Harriman. He returned from a auto tour from The Dalles to Fort Klamath via Prineville Criv crossing, making copious notes.
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Hill Railroad
Medford
Oregon
Harriman
Bandits kill hotel man in Midway shootout
Vancouver reports a Midway hotel hold up ended with Charles Thomet shot to death behind the bar after firing at the robbers who demanded the patrons’ hands. Bloodhounds from Spokane are brought in to pursue the gunmen as Thomet, a top marksman, died in the doorway while a banker among the captives watched.
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Charles Thomet
Midway
Vancouver
Hill
Midway Hotel
Thomet
Spokane
Ferry
Wash
Grasshoppers Ravage Gardens and Orchards in Wilbur
Grasshoppers strip trees and attack potato fields around Wilbur Washington, causing thousands of dollars in fruit losses. In August 27 dispatches, gardens report widespread leaf removal from fruit trees and vege tation, with outlying orchards hit hard and no immediate end sighted.
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Wilbur
Wash
Preight rates threaten western lumber trade new Pacific coast rates
Western lumbermen in San Francisco on August 27 warn that higher lumber rates from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic will drive California redwood and Oregon pine out of eastern commerce. They say Southern Pacific imposed the rate increase, from 6 to 14 cents per 100, after eastern roads refused a lower rate.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
California
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Tony Pastor Dies After Long Illness In New York
Tony Pastor, famed theatrical manager active in New York theaters since 1859, died after a long illness. Born in 1636, he appeared on stage as a vaudeville artist at age six.
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New York
Tony Pastor
Greater San Francisco Plan Expands to Twelve Towns
Aug 27 reports to the Greater San Francisco committee outline a plan to absorb territory around the bay. The boundary begins near Bolivar Bay in Marin, runs across the peninsula, includes Berkeley Oakland Alameda Fruitvale and others, extends to Newark then to the Santa Cruz mountains near Half Moon Bay. About a dozen towns in four counties would be merged.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Alameda
Fou Counties
Greater San Francisco
Bay Shores
Bolivar Bay
Marin County
Marin Peninsula
San Pablo Straits
Fruitvale
Newark
Bay
Santa Clare
Santa Cruz Mountains
Half Moon
Woman riot leader Cecelia Overton dies by suicide
Springfield reports Cecelia Overton, ally of Kate Howard, who killed herself to avoid arrest on a murder charge linked to the race riot. Overton had warned pharmacists not to sell poison to the Howard group. Howard had vowed not to be arrested, drank poison when officers arrived, and died after aiding his fall ashore.
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Springfield
Cecelia Overton
Kate Howard
Howard
Democrats Spring an Alleged Sensation in Chicago
Democrats claim a letter appealing for corporate contributions was sent by Republicans under the guise of Fred Upham. The letter urges businesses to tell associates to send checks, noting it is illegal for corporations to contribute and asking action by capital and partners.
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Chicago
Fred Upham
Oampilen Pundsa
Bryan rewards porter for saving campaign funds
Kansas City on August 27. Bryan left a pocket book with 400 dollars of campaign funds and his own money on his berth. A negro porter found the bag and handed it to Pullman police. The porter later returned the money in person and Bryan gave him ten dollars as a reward.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Pullman
Shower of Silver Dollars Surprises Nevada Couple
At Goldfield Nevada on August 27 a chivari party planned to welcome newlyweds George Wingfield and his bride, but a mine promoter showered guests with silver dollars. The crowd scrambled for coins as women and children joined the melee. the couple had recently married.
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Goldfield
George Wingfield
Ol Merger Planned Between Southern California Interests
Los Angeles Oct 27 plans are underway for a 30 million dollar merger of southern California interests to regulate the business of all the companies involved.
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Los Angeles
Southern California
Aj Interesta
Water Power Rights Spark Pendleton Debate
Irvin Worthington filed for 20,000 inches of water from McKay Creek for irrigation power and household use, dam plans and a reservoir to feed Umatilla. While rumors tie filings to Northwestern Gas and Electric, others argue backers may back an electric road, leaving Pendleton blocked from city water power.
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McKay Creek
Uillse
Umatilla Ti Wi
Irrigan
Irving Worthington
Cavahty Recorder’s Office
McKay
Umatilla
Umatillo
Township Five
Range 28
Oregon Land and Water Company
Irrigon
Pendleton
Northwestern Gas and Electric Company
Northwestern Gas & Electric Company
Furniah
A. W. Coe
Southern City Flood Devastates Homes and Crops
Augusta reports massive flood damage after a dam break. Main streets run ten feet deep, thousands marooned on upper stories without food. Savannah River bridge collapsed, several houses burned, farms destroyed as crops were ruined.
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Savannah
Floods Hit Augusta Delaying Railroads In Relief Effort
Augusta reports floods across all sections delay rail lines slowing relief. Supplies from Atlanta expected tonight. City mourns an estimated 30 dead with seven bodies recovered. Police confiscate boats, volunteers aid rescue of women and children from upper floors. Refugee camps form on high ground as water remains high.
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Augusta
Atlanta
Flood Losses in South Greater Than Estimated
Reports from flood districts across the state show losses will be greater than expected with western sections alone fearing up to 1,000,000 dollars in damages. Rail service and communications between Columbia and northern areas are cut. Desolation and hunger spread as hundreds are homeless and seeking aid with no dry shelter.
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Columbia, & C
Columbia
Robbery Ring Sluice Box Crime Sparks Federal Roundup
Aug. 27 reports say two men accused of stealing 7000 in gold dust from a sluice box on Osborn creek last night were arrested. Federal authorities rounded up 30 gamblers and crooks. police believe some are leaders in multiple sluice box robberies.
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Osborn Creek
Power Woes Grip Pendleton as Generators Strain
Pendleton Faces days without electricity as Northwestern Gas and Electric warns of continued outages after recent washouts. City furnaces, mills, and shops suspend daytime operations. candles and steam plants fill gaps while the telephone service relies on an emergency generator. Local paper presses on a gasoline engine to keep printing.
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East Oregonian
Markes
Taft to Leave Hot Springs After farewell tonight
Hot Springs Aug 27 guests at the Hot Springs hotel plan a brilliant farewell reception for Taft who departs tomorrow night A bevy of pretty girls will present Taft with a handsome loving cup subsuming the formal departure mood of the town and the notable guest schedule
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Hot Springs
Hot Springs Hotel
Taft
Tafi
Abyssinian Prince Seeks Charity From Detroit Mission
Detroit officials of the McGregor mission discuss a remarkable appeal from Prince Hendrix Hull crown prince of Abyssinia. He plans to one day sit on the throne, is a first cousin of Emperor Menelik, and he says he has sent home all his savings to his sick wife as he travels in the United States seeking aid.
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Detroit
McGregor Mission
Prince Hendrix Hull
Rulawharoo
Menelik
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